The dingo, known by its scientific name of Canis lupus dingo, is a wild feral dog that only lives in Australia. Dingo fur can be colored either ginger tan, black, or cream. Ginger tan-colored dingoes account for 74% of the dingo population. Dingoes hunt alone and in packs. Dingoes’ food is similar to other pack-canines … Read more
Needless to reiterate, going vegan basically means restricting yourself to plant produce and avoiding food, as well as products derived from animals. Well, veganism comes with multiple benefits, and one of them is that it benefits animals. Remember, animals have feelings, and if science is anything to go by, humans are also animals, only that … Read more
In this article, we will discuss the type of food that dragonflies in their natural habitat. What are dragonflies? There are over 5,000 species of dragonflies. Dragonflies are insects that belong to the order Odonata, which means “toothed one”. This is because dragonflies have sharp serrated teeth. They are further categorized into the group, or … Read more
What do sea urchins eat? In this article, we will discuss the types of food sea urchins eat in its natural habitat or in captivity! What Do Sea Urchins Eat? Sea urchins, sometimes known as just ‘urchins’ are spherical, symmetrical creatures, classed as Echinoidea. They have hard shells; called tests, surrounded with defensive spines; that … Read more
A cougar is a North American sandy-colored puma. They are sometimes known as Mountain Lions. Cougars are mostly nocturnal animals, searching for food and hunting during the night, although they have been known to move around in the daytime too. They are solitary animals, that spend much of their lives on their own. What do … Read more
Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes categorized as the genus Crotalus. The name Crotalus is derived from Greek and means ‘castanet’. This is because when rattlesnakes sense danger, they make a loud, rattling sound with their tails, which sounds much like a castanet. There are 36 species of rattlesnakes and between 65 and 70 subspecies, native to … Read more
A black panther is not a species in its own right; the name black panther is an umbrella term that refers to any big cat with a black coat. When a big cat is completely black, it is called ‘melanism’. Melanism is the opposite of albinism. Black Panthers in Asia and Africa are actually leopards, … Read more
There are many different species of mice around the world. Depending on where they are located, some are omnivores and others are entirely herbivores. Mice that live in urban areas tend to nest in dark places that are typically hard for humans to access. In this article, we will understand the food types that a … Read more
Magpies are part of the crow family, known as Corvidae. Corvidae is a part of the larger genus; Pica. The magpie is considered one of the most intelligent animals in the world and one of the only birds that can recognize itself in a mirror. Magpies are found in the temperate zones of Europe, Asia, … Read more
Woodpeckers are part of the Picidae family of birds. Members of this family are found all over the world, except for Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand, Madagascar, and the extremely cold polar regions of the planet. Most species live in forests or woodland habitats, although a few species are known to live in desert areas, … Read more
The woodlouse is not actually an insect, it is actually a crustacean. Crustaceans are a group of invertebrates that includes over 45,000 different species including lobsters, crabs, and prawns. The name crustacean comes from the Latin word ‘crusta’, which means “hard shell”. The woodlouse has 14 parts to its body, which gives it the flexibility … Read more
Walruses live around the North Pole in the Arctic Ocean and the cold seas surrounding it. They belong to the pinnipeds category of creatures, commonly known as seals, which are defined as semi-aquatic, carnivorous mammals, that have fins. Walruses are classed as Odobenus and are the only surviving genera of the wider Odobenidae family. In … Read more
Reindeer are classed as Cervidae. Cervidae encompasses many species that have antlers, such as deer, elk, and moose. Scientific research suggests that the reindeer was one of the first animals to be domesticated by humans, around 2,000 years ago. The reindeer still plays an integral part in the lives of many native Arctic people, who … Read more
Quails are plump-bodied, mid-sized birds, most commonly brown, with white striped feathers. There are many breeds of quail across the world. They make their nests on the ground and are known as ground feeders, as they eat by pecking at the ground. Knowing how quail eat, can help us understand what do quail eat. Many … Read more
The Platypus, sometimes known as the duck-billed platypus, due to the duck-like bill on its face, is classed as part of the Ornithorhynchidae family, and is known as the genus or category; Ornithorhynchus. It is the only creature alive today from the Ornithorhynchidae family. The Ornithorhynchidae family are mammals known as monotremes. Monotremes are rare … Read more